Technical Manager

Overview

CSG Talent is supporting a leading international organisation in the lubricants, base oils and industrial fluids sector with the appointment of a Technical Manager for its European business. This is a senior technical leadership hire and an outstanding opportunity for a specialist to take ownership of formulation strategy, product performance, compliance governance and supplier engagement across a complex and evolving product portfolio.

The Technical Manager will act as the technical authority for the organisation's lubricants business, with responsibility across:

• Development, maintenance and optimisation of lubricant formulations
• Ownership of product performance claims, approvals and technical documentation
• Technical engagement with additive, base oil and chemical suppliers to ensure competitiveness and innovation
• Leading technical negotiations with third-party manufacturers and partners
• Oversight of external laboratories, testing programmes, sampling and reporting
• Providing technical training and support across internal teams and customer-facing functions
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and technical cost-efficiency programmes
• Representing the business within relevant industry boards, OEM frameworks and regulatory bodies

• To be considered for this opportunity, we require the below skill set and experience

• Essential Industry Experience Due to the highly specialised nature of the portfolio, lubricants additives or base oils industry experience is essential.
• Proven expertise in formulation, blending and manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of performance specifications, OEM approvals and product claims management
• Working knowledge of chemical and oil regulatory compliance
• Commercial exposure to supplier strategy, additive technology partnerships and cost optimisation

• Degree-qualified background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering or related discipline (desirable)

This is a rare chance to step into a highly influential technical leadership role within a well-established and growing international organisation operating across multiple European markets. The position offers:

• Strategic ownership of technical governance
• High visibility across commercial, procurement and manufacturing teams
• Long-term investment and transformation focus within the lubricants space